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Persuasive

Per-suā'sĭve, a.

adjective

[Fr. persuasif, Pr. persuasiu, It. & Sp. persuasivo.] Tending to persuade; having the power of persuading; influencing the mind or passions; as, persuasive eloquence; persuasive evidence. “The sound, yet young, of his persuasive words.” Milton.

Per-suā'sĭve, n.

noun

That which persuades; an incitement; an exhortation.